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Challenger Paul Champagne
Race for Wurtsboro Mayor pits incumbent v. challenger
WURTSBORO — As the race for Mayor in the village of Wurtsboro approaches, two contenders have stepped up to run: the incumbent Frank Sisco and challenger Paul Champagne. The election will take … more
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Liberty resident Michael Barton spoke both on his own behalf, cautioning against the law, and for Swan Lake’s Nancy Levine, who submitted a letter detailing her shared opposition.
Op-PUD-sition rises again
LIBERTY — Fifteen months ag o, the Town Board of Liberty instituted and thrice extended a moratorium on any Planned Unit Developments (PUD) within the town. With the block now dissolved, a … more
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Residents pack the hearing room at the Sullivan County Government Center for a NYSEG workshop on February 27, seeking answers about soaring electric bills.
NYSEG addresses high electric bills, leaves many frustrated
MONTICELLO — This winter, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) customers across New York have seen their electric bills jump, with some paying double or even triple their usual amount. In … more
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The Skinners Falls Bridge as it stood in November. The Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) seeks to save it from its end.
PennDOT prepares for Skinners dismantling
MILANVILLE, COCHECTON — On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it would begin work to remove the Skinner’s Falls Bridge. However, because of … more
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Town of Callicoon mixes this rock salt with sand when supply gets low.
Brutal weather has depleted rock salt supply
  SULLIVAN COUNTY   — The recent brutal and unrelenting winter season has depleted supplies of rock salt across Sullivan County as residents and business owners struggle to … more
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The Frito-Lay processing plant in Liberty is looking at closing by around mid-May, town officials say, with an expected loss of 287 jobs for Liberty locals.
‘I don’t know how our town survives this’
LIBERTY — The Frito-Lay food processing facility in Liberty was confirmed to be closing after its announcement Wednesday morning, February 19. Located at 89 Mill Street and operated by PepsiCo … more
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New York State Budget Director and Monticello native Blake Washington answered questions after presenting Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State at Resorts World Catskills.
State Budget Director gives finance breakdown
MONTICELLO — New York State Budget Director and Monticello native Blake Washington focused on affordability and public safety as he presented “Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the … more
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Some NYSEG customers reported their monthly bills skyrocketed by over $600 without prior explanation from power company.
NYSEG customers shocked by bills
SULLIVAN COUNTY — A growing number of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) customers in Sullivan County and beyond are facing unexpectedly high electric bills this winter, with some … more
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Danielle Brasington, left, and Dr. Theresa Hamlin of The Center for Discovery with a young student who, after weeks of care, spoke for the first time, astonishing his parents.
A look inside The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital
A groundbreaking new hospital is transforming care for children with complex developmental disabilities. The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital, now open in Rock … more
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At 35 years old, the Swan Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant has reached the end of its lifespan.
Swan Lake sewer tax jump capped at 35%
LIBERTY — With the Swan Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) reaching its end, and violations highlighted in a recent letter from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … more
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Liberty Town Board member Vincent McPhillips expressed his concern in ensuring the taxpayers in Swan Lake are kept in mind when deciding on what to do next.
Letter from DEC puts Swan Lake sewer plant on a ticking timer
SWAN LAKE — In December, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) sent the Liberty Town Board a letter … more
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New terminal project at county airport still on schedule
SWAN LAKE — The Sullivan County International Airport’s building project of a new terminal is on track for its scheduled completion in May 2025, said Airport Superintendent Julian Motola … more
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John Evans
Ballot set for LM-R School Board vote
LIVINGSTON MANOR – “Things are exiting,” Roscoe/Manor School Superintendent John Evans said Friday afternoon after he heard 19 local residents will be running for the newly-merged … more
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Lorne Keller enjoys a snowshoe hike at Roscoe Mountain Club.
Arctic air mass punishes with frigid temperatures
SULLIVAN COUNTY   — On Wednesday, January 22nd, an arctic air mass continued to brutally freeze the region with cold wind and extremely low temperatures.   The National Weather … more
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Village Trustee John Barbarite discussed waste flow issues that the Village was facing.
Monticello talks trash
MONTICELLO   — Village Trustee John Barbarite discussed the impact of garbage in the Village of Monticello during their meeting Wednesday night. He mentioned the tipping fees, which … more
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Sheriff Michael Schiff
Dymond and Schiff to primary for Sheriff
SULLIVAN COUNTY — With the announcement of former State Police Senior Investigator Tim Dymond’s bid for Sullivan County Sheriff on the Republican line against incumbent of 19 years, … more
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Nearly 50 residents turned out on Thursday to hear Roscoe/Manor School Superintendent John Evans address concerns and questions of residents of the newly formed school district – which faces a number of upcoming significant decisions that will be made by the future school board.
New Roscoe-Manor school board election set for February 13
ROCKLAND — With the new, unofficially named “Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District” being voted into existence last month, the next step is to elect a seven-member school … more
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Back row: Town Clerk Rita Sheehan, left; Councilmember Wendy Brown, center; Tax Collector Susan Brown Otto, right; Bottom row: Councilmembers William Crumley, left, and Bernie Cohen, center; Supervisor Dan Sturm, right.
Bethel Supervisor applauds town’s feats in 2024
BETHEL — Now in his eighteenth year of office, Bethel Town Supervisor Dan Sturm lauded the collective accomplishments of the Bethel Town Board, town employees and appointees, as well as the … more
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Paula Elaine Kay is sworn in as the 100th District Assemblywoman by Honorable Judge Anthony Kane.
Paula Kay sworn in as NY 100th Assemblywoman
NEW YORK 100th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT — On January 5, Paula Elaine Kay was sworn in as the new Assemblywoman for New York’s 100th District, succeeding the retired Aileen Gunther.   … more
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In September of 1984, President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Roslyn, made a trip to Sullivan County to help the Catskill Fly Fishing Center in its infancy. Joining President Carter at the site of the future Catskill Fly Fishing Hall of Fame are Lee and Tyler Van Put being held by their grandmothers, Madeline O’Brien, left, and Agnes Van Put, who recently celebrated her 108th birthday.
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
LIVINGSTON MANOR – On Sunday, December 29, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, making him the oldest president in United States history. Carter was the 39th … more
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The Department of Health recently released a survey report of the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty.
2024 Year in Review
SULLIVAN COUNTY — As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back at the news-filled 2024 in Sullivan County. After 104 editions throughout the 52 weeks of the year, the Sullivan … more
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Two students identified as D.C. and T.B. have filed a lawsuit against Eldred Central School District.
Eldred School District faces discrimination charges
ELDRED   — A Federal discrimination complaint has been filed against the Eldred Central School District after it was claimed that a teacher who made degrading and racial remarks about two … more
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Livingston Manor Central School voters approved the merger with Roscoe overwhelmingly on Thursday, 351-227. The two districts already share many services, including sports teams.
Livingston Manor, Roscoe approve merger
ROCKLAND — After nearly three years of studies, meetings, votes and petitions, the communities of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central school districts elected to merge via centralization on … more
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A split crowd of community members championing private, business-related and environmental interests and concerns expressed their varied opinions on the accepted DEIS regarding the proposed Camp Fimfo at the Eldred Junior/Senior High School Wednesday evening.
Feeling out Camp Fimfo’s findings
HIGHLAND — Following the Highland Planning Board’s recent approval of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Camp Fimfo project in Barryville, community members … more
Eileen Mulcahy, vice chancellor for parish planning at the Catholic New York Archdiocese, listens to one of 50 Sullivan County church leaders gathered at St. George’s Church in Jeffersonville last Thursday. Mulcahy told the crowd the archdiocese will be winnowing down the number of priests and Masses to save funds.
All at once
SULLIVAN COUNTY — In the world of Sullivan County’s Catholic parishes, whispers began to abound: what will happen to their cherished churches?   The Archdiocese of New York, … more
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